***THERE ARE NO MORE SCHEDULED WED/THU RIDES FOR THE 2009 SEASON - THANKS TO ALL FOR A GREAT 2009 WED/THU RIDING SERIES!***
There are a wide variety of ride events for all skill levels scheduled throughout the riding season.
Fells Wednesday Night PYT Ride
What is a "PYT" ride??? PYT stands for Practice Your Technique. It is a ride where we go out and practice our technique or skills. It will usually start with a short talk about what we know and what we want to learn and then go for bit of a warmup ride and then we'll find a couple places to try skills such as skinnies or log rolls/hops and practice them until we are more comfortable. This ride is great for beginner mountain bikers or even experienced riders, and meets every Wednesday (you don’t say!) night starting in April at the Fells and continues through the season, usually into October. Come out and learn something new or get better at something you are rusty on - and maybe meet some fellow riders to ride with in the future.
Fells Thursday Night Social Ride
This is an all levels ride...and very social! There will be at minimum an advanced and a mellower group going out each week. If we have enough volunteer ride leaders, there may be an intermediate or other groups. Advanced and intermediate riders should know their own abilities. Experienced novice riders are welcome on the mellower ride. It's a great way to get out and meet fellow riders, learn about a great riding area and a great organization, and get in a good workout during the middle of the week.
BONUS: From April through July, the Boston LunaChix cycling team will be joining us to lead women-specific rides.
Great Brook Friday Night Beginner Skill Series:
Every Friday night starting at 6pm, Cindy Hickey and the New England Mountain Bike Patrol are hosting a beginners skills clinic at Great Brook Farm State Park in Carlisle. The clinic focuses on helping new and beginner riders to develop and improve their mountain bike riding skills. The clinics are open to all interested riders. Program format includes a short intro discussion followed by an equipment fit check, and then a guided ride to work on pedaling, shifting, braking, circling, cornering, picking a line, traversing small obstacles, etc. Its a great way for new riders to get out for a fun workout and and to meet other iders with similar skill sets.
Kids Rides! MA DCR's "No Child Left Inside" with NEMBA Explorers
Sponsored by the MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, GBNEMBA and NEMBA Explorers present the 2009 "No Child Left Inside" ride series at the Middlesex Fells. This ride is meant to introduce children to the fun, excitement and fitness benefits that come from riding bikes in the woods and to teach respect for the parks, trails, and other trail users. The ride will be well staffed and every safety precaution will be observed. Parents are welcome on the ride, but not required. Riders must have a serviceable bike, properly fitting helmet, and water for the ride. Snacks will be provided!
Choose from the left menu for more info. We hope to see you out there!
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